Is Rickey Henderson #482 worth grading?
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Worth grading — even a PSA 9 beats raw
A CGC 10 Rickey Henderson #482 sells for $97,144 against $65.07 raw: a $97,079 spread, 1493× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,352) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $65.07
- CGC 10
- $97,144
- PSA 9
- $3,352
- Gem premium
- 1493×
- As of
- Sep 4, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — CGC 10 | $97,144 | +$97,054 | +$97,029 | +$96,929 |
| PSA 9 | $3,352 | +$3,262 | +$3,237 | +$3,137 |
| PSA 8 | $396 | +$306 | +$281 | +$181 |
Net = sale price − $65.07 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $26,800 | +$26,685 |
| 50% | $50,248 | +$50,133 |
| 75% | $73,696 | +$73,581 |
Even a miss (a 9) beats selling raw after the standard fee — the gem rate only decides how much you win by.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | $97,144 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $38,400 | −$58,744 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Grading Rickey Henderson #482 — FAQ
Is Rickey Henderson #482 worth grading?
A CGC 10 Rickey Henderson #482 sells for $97,144 against $65.07 raw: a $97,079 spread, 1493× the ungraded price. Even a PSA 9 ($3,352) clears the raw price after an economy-tier ~$25 fee, so a near-miss still comes out ahead. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Which grading company is best for Rickey Henderson #482?
By resale value, CGC 10 leads at $97,144, ahead of SGC 10 at $38,400. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Rickey Henderson #482 need for a CGC 10?
CGC publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
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